​Brian's

Safehouse

Our Volunteers

Matt Helton

TEACHERS
NIGHTWATCHMEN
TRANSPORTation
MENTORS

Jeff's knowledge of the devastating effects of addiction is firsthand, having lost all, including his wife and daughter, because of it. But thanks to the healing power of Jesus Christ, he found freedom from addiction, and his family has been restored! He and Tiffany and oldest daughter Hailey have grown their family through fostering and then adopting four young siblings.   At the Safehouse, Jeff is Program Director, living proof to our residents that there is a way out of addiction. 

Jeff miller & Family

Charles Turner

Duane and Leslie experienced the devastation of addiction through their son Daniel.  Trapped in the bondage of addiction for several years, Daniel found freedom through Jesus Christ and Brian's Safehouse. Duane and Leslie began volunteering with the program upon Daniel's graduation in 2012, eventually joining the Safehouse staff.  Duane has stepped back to part-time as Program Assistant and teaches classes. Leslie is the Communications Director and coordinates fundraising. 

OUR STORY

WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP MAKE THIS MINISTRY POSSIBLE!

CORmie 

HILDEBRAnd

Jamey Enoch

Larry Halsey

OUR FOUNDERS ​

LEON & DONITA BRUSH

Leon and Donita Brush have a passion for helping those struggling with substance use disorders, whether their own or a loved one's.  The desire to help began with the loss of their son, Brian, to an overdose, but it has grown into a life's calling.  Leon started out as a science teacher, then he and Donita took over the family business, Raleigh Tile, and were business owners for many years.  Now they pour their lives into the men and women at Brian's Safehouse and Sparrow's Nest.   Leon is CEO of Brian's Safehouse, Inc. 

Scott graduated from Brian's Safehouse in 2023.  After several failed attempts at recovery programs and rehabs, he found the Safehouse to be what he needed. Meeting Christ in a personal way and gaining the skills necessary to overcome and maintain his sobriety gave Scott the heart's desire to give back to residents and fellow graduates by pouring his life into them.  Scott is our Peer Recovery Worker.  

Cliff Adkins

Freeman Nettles

--and Barney

Freeman comes to us with vast diversity in his life experiences--from former drug addict to ordained minister.  He's from Florida, lived in Haiti, and ended up in southern West Virginia.  His personal knowledge of the struggles of addiction give him insight and compassion as the Team Leader and his life skills make him a perfect fit as Vocation Director.

Duane and Leslie pease

Scott Wry

OUR STAFF